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- Q.Growing Festuca Glauca - Will festuca glauca grow in partial shade, well drained amended soil?
- Q.Blue Fescue At 7000 Feet In NM - It is possible that my backyard desert-type soil is not as well-drained as I thought (there are rock shelves not ...
- Q.Why Is My Festuca Gtass Gone Green Instead Of Being Blue? - They were fine last year but now they are turning green. They are in full sunlight at the top of ...
- Q.Blue Grass Fescue Seed - I have blue grass seeds. When is best time of year to plant them in pots and ground only. I ...
- Q.Want To Grow Some Blue Fescue, That Is In A Sunny Area, Is That Possible? - Want to grow Blue Fescue in an area that gets 8 hours of sun, is that possible? I live in ...
- Q.Grasses - Have blue Festuca glaucoma. That now just normal green in colour. Anything I can do to bring back blue colour ...
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dddonna on
March 4, 2017
san clemente caQ.growing festuca glauca
Will festuca glauca grow in partial shade, well drained amended soil?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 5, 2017A.You will need a full sun (6 or more hours) for your Festuca Glauca to grow well and maintain it's color.
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Tina Sibbitt on
May 31, 2017
87544Q.Blue fescue at 7000 feet in NM
It is possible that my backyard desert-type soil is not as well-drained as I thought (there are rock shelves not far under), but I am also wondering how pine trees, i.e., acidic soil affect the fescue. My fescue closest to the pine tree did not do well. Also, my red cactus nearby did great for 2 years and then suddenly died. I thought maybe because my yard worker cut it way back in the fall, including the pretty reddish shoot. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2017A.These articles will help you with amending sandy soil and the care of Blue Fescue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/blue-fescue-grass/blue-fescue-ornamental-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
thehappytriker on
April 4, 2020
Np182lzQ.Why Is My Festuca Gtass Gone Green Instead Of Being Blue?
They were fine last year but now they are turning green. They are in full sunlight at the top of my pond.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.
There are a few common causes for these symptoms in Fescue. It could be that the clumps are crowding and need to be thinned out. Also, soils that do not have a chance to dry out some between watering can have this effect. And less commonly, they will do this in response to a lack of nutrients. Generally, fertile soils will not have this problem.
Here is an article that will help you with their care:
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Anonymous on
January 17, 2021Q.Blue Grass Fescue Seed
I have blue grass seeds. When is best time of year to plant them in pots and ground only. I don't know the answer to this.
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GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You'll want to start your seeds indoors so that you can transplant them outside in the spring when there's no more chance of frost. When your seedlings are ready to plant, refer to this article for more tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/blue-fescue-grass/blue-fescue-ornamental-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/cheap-seed-starting-how-to-germinate-seeds-at-home.htm
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pmatd7 on
July 10, 2022
Raleigh NC zone 7bQ.Want To Grow Some Blue Fescue, That Is In A Sunny Area, Is That Possible?
Want to grow Blue Fescue in an area that gets 8 hours of sun, is that possible? I live in zone 7b and I like the plant and I want it to prosper but I don't want to plant it under the wrong criteria. If that is not the plant do you have any other low profile colored plants to offset the green of my garden?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I think that your choice would be fine, as long as you expect just a little heat damage during the hottest portions of the year.
We do not sell plants, however. We only offer information on growing them!
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April 24, 2024Q.Grasses
Have blue Festuca glaucoma. That now just normal green in colour. Anything I can do to bring back blue colour Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 27, 2024
Certified ExpertA.The older leaves tend toward green. Fresh new growth in spring should be blue. Try cutting back some of the green foliage to make way for new growth.
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